Soroptimist International of Beaumont-Banning honored a selection of senior girls from Banning and Beaumont high schools on March 28.
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL The Press Enterprise Published: 03 April 2012 04:57 PM
Eleven girls who are high school seniors from Banning and Beaumont and who exemplify citizenship by their behaviors and attitudes were honored by Soroptimist International of Beaumont-Banning.
The honorees and their families attended a recognition program March 28 at Noble Creek Community Center in Beaumont. Each honoree spoke briefly about her accomplishments, interests and future goals. The honorees from Banning High School were Karla Hernandez, Sabrina Hironimus, Alexa Licea, Cecilia Naranjo, Sabrina Pappas and Ashley Quevedo.
Honorees from Beaumont High School were Maria Antonio, Tricia Cervantes, Joye DePalatis, Jennifer Pulido and Ria Reyes.
The students, who were selected by their teachers, practice fairness, generosity, helpfulness, dependability and respect for others.
Soroptimist is an international women’s organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls.
Club Corner: Soroptimist International, Beaumont-Banning
10:00 PM PST on Thursday, February 17, 2011
By HOPE PIERSON Special to The Press-Enterprise
Name of Club: Soroptomist International, Beaumont-Banning
When formed: Started in 1947 in Banning; 1948 in Beaumont
Current president: Jan Wages
Officers for Soroptimist International, Beaumont-Banning are, from left: Arlene Garcia, Carmen Meza, Jan Wages, Donna Lester, Louise Zaki, Linda Smith, Brigitte Page, Pam Wright and Eloise Jenkins.
Story continues below Special to The Press-Enterprise Officers for Soroptimist International, Beaumont-Banning are, from left: Arlene Garcia, Carmen Meza, Jan Wages, Donna Lester, Louise Zaki, Linda Smith, Brigitte Page, Pam Wright and Eloise Jenkins. Number of members: 37
Club's mission: To improve the lives of women and girls.
Area served: Beaumont, Banning and Calimesa
Meeting time and place: Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at noon, 6 p.m. the second Wednesday and 6 p.m. the third Wednesday at Marla's Restaurant, 1310 E. 6th St., Beaumont.
Current projects: The group supports Soroptomist International projects such as the Violet Richardson award for a young woman who helps others through volunteering, the Women's Opportunity award for an adult woman trying to improve her life through education and the President's Appeal to fund work against human trafficking. Locally, the club supports projects that include teenage citizen awards, Alternatives to Domestic Violence, scholarships for high school girls, a scholarship for an adult woman in the medical field.
Notable accomplishments: The Beaumont club started Winter Wish 20 years ago. The Banning club co-founded House of Hope 30 years ago.
Quote: "The Soroptomist theme is Best for Women," Wages said. "Our club doesn't just talk about it, we live it."
Information: Wages, 951-849-8402.
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Beaumont Murder-Mystery Event Will Benefit Nonprofit
10:00 PM PST on Tuesday, February 15, 2011
By DIANE A. RHODES Special to The Press-Enterprise
There is a murder mystery in the city of Beaumont, but it's going to be solved by the public, not the police.
"Caribbean Caper" will be presented at a murder-mystery dinner theater show on Saturday and audience members will be responsible for solving the whodunit.
The story will unfold during the evening and attendees will become sleuths trying to expose which of the dinner guests did the dirty deed.
The guest who solves the mystery will win a two-night stay at a Las Vegas hotel.
"The city has performed murder-mystery dinners in the past as community events with great success," said Ashley Thompson, a customer service coordinator for the city.
This event will raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Thompson said.
Story continues below Special to The Press-Enterprise Beaumont city employees, including Kristin Sherwood, Kyle Warsinski and Laura Parmenter, will perform in Saturday's murder mystery event. The play's author, Velma Sherwood has personal reasons for donating her work to the cause. Her son Bob Sherwood and granddaughter Kristin Sherwood both work for the city as director of community services and customer service coordinator, respectively.
During 40 years in the medical field, she said, her theatrical family worked with local groups to produce musicals and children's plays.
Velma Sherwood has written several plays in the past 10 years and donated them for use by nonprofit organizations looking for an interactive and unique fundraiser.
"When Kristin called and told me it was to be a benefit, I gladly offered to help," said Sherwood, a Riverside resident. "I've always like to write. I usually pick a theme and develop the characters around it."
Her script doesn't have much dialogue, as the actors improvise while developing characters and interacting with each other, the audience and the props, she said.
The city has supported the association since 2007 and the dinner is one of many annual city-sponsored events that benefit the nonprofit organization, Thompson said.
According to the city's website, what began as a friendly challenge between Beaumont and West Covina to raise money for the association is personal for City Councilman Jeff Fox. He has a nephew who is stricken with a form of multiple sclerosis and is in a wheelchair.
Little Russo's, of Beaumont, is catering the event. The actors will be city employees.
"We are all very excited to be a part of this event and we are practicing hard," Thompson said.
The event is set for 5 to 9 p.m. at the Civic Center Gym. A cash-only bar is being provided by the Soroptimist Club of Beaumont during a cocktail hour from 5 to 6 p.m.
Tickets, which are $25 each for dinner and the show, can be purchased at the Beaumont Civic Center and the Albert A. Chatigny Sr. Community Recreation Center,1310 Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont.
BEAUMONT, BANNING TEENS HONORED FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
02:27 PM PDT on Monday, April 12, 2010
By DIANE A. RHODESSpecial to The Press-Enterprise
Ten top teen citizens were recently recognized by the Soroptimist International of Beaumont Banning. The annual honor has been given for most of the 60 years the group has been serving its communities.
Soroptimist International is a service organization of professional women who help young women be their best.
"Each year the teachers at the high schools are asked to select senior girls who have demonstrated exemplary citizenship. The names are tallied and the top five or 10 are named Teen Age Citizens," said Louise Zaki, Education Chair for the local Soroptimists.
Story continues below Special to The Press-Enterprise Among the students honored are Rebecca Graham, Veronica Hubbard, Cynthia Jasso and Ruth Veloz. This year five seniors from Banning High and five from Beaumont High were honored. The girls received recognition pins and shared future goals with the audience at the Noble Creek Community Center in Beaumont.
Attendees included Banning High School counselor Janelle Poulter and AVID coordinator Ben Varney as well as Soroptimist members. The students also will be recognized at each high school's senior awards program in June.
"The girls do not apply (for this award) and are selected based on actions and behaviors as they deal with social situations, assignments and responsibilities," said Zaki.
Honorees from Banning High School were Rebecca Graham, Veronica Hubbard, Cynthia Jasso, Monica Martinez and Ruth Veloz.
Rebecca, this year's valedictorian, has performed many hours of community service and captained the varsity softball and tennis teams. She is also a drum major with the marching band.
Veronica is senior class president, varsity cheer and swim team captain and plans to attend Cal Baptist University to study biology and anatomy.
Cynthia was voted homecoming queen and "most likely to succeed" by her peers.
"I plan to attend UCLAin the fall and major in applied mathematics and minor in Chicano Studies," she said. Her goal is to become a lawyer and eventually a politician.
Story continues below Special to The Press-Enterprise Among the teen's honored are Martha Antonio, Kristine Dabbs, Emannuelle David, Amanda Spicer and Rachel Thomas Ruth Veloz was winter formal queen and captain of the varsity volleyball team. She is a Sunday school teacher and wants to pursue a degree in kinesiology.
Beaumont High teen citizens included Martha Antonio, Kristine Dabbs, Emmanuelle David, Amanda Spicer and Rachel Thomas.
Martha participated in varsity track and cross-country and held officer positions with the Associated Student Body. She volunteers her time at Carol's Kitchen.
Kristine is French Club vice president and senior class secretary and serves as a referee for AYSO soccer.
Amanda Spicer has been on varsity water polo and swim teams. She is ASB president and co-directs plays for Mountain View Middle School. She plans to attend Point Loma Nazarene University to major in music and music ministry.
WINTER WISH UNDERWAY IN BEAUMONT; DONATIONS SOUGHT
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Winter Wish underway in Beaumont; donations sought
Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 12:22 AM CDT The 20th annual Winter Wish program is now underway in Beaumont, providing support to local children and their families who are in need.
The program, co-sponsored by the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and Soroptimist International of Beaumont/Banning, Winter Wish provides gifts for families who are identified as needing assistance, as recommended by Beaumont Unified School District.
Families that are deemed eligible are contacted by volunteers from Winter Wish, and request two “wishes” from each child of the participating families, which are then donated by local residents and businesses.
Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of dedicated volunteers, support from the city of Beaumont and the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, more than 200 local families this year will receive assistance.
“Wishes” will be available by Nov. 9.
Cash donations are accepted to help acquire “wishes.” Checks may be made payable to “Winter Wish,” and sent to Winter Wish, c/o Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, 726 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont, CA., 92223.
For more information, contact Donna Franco or Lois Denman at the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, (951) 849-9541, ex. 103.